Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems ―Innovation will enhance potentials and ensure sustainability in a compatible manner in the agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food sectors―

Abstract

There are a wide range of issues that need to be addressed globally with regard to the agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food sectors, including climate change and the associated increase in large-scale disasters. Japan's agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries are facing a shortage of labor due to the ageing of the population. In order to address these issues, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries launched the Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems on 12 May 2021 to ensure a sustainable food system. In this lecture, the key points of the strategy are explained from the standpoint of the person responsible for promoting the strategy.